Thank you for the validation with Coconut OIl. I always think that my soaps would feel a little more lush without so much of it. I don't know why it took a video to move me out of my standard recipe. I guess we get stuck in a rut and someone has to pull us out of it sometimes.
Oh my stars ✨! I watched it first on the Instagram post and couldn’t wait for this to come out so I could watch again! Love that color of yellow! So luxurious and creamy! And yet, so delicious looking also! ☺️
I’m finally getting around to making these this weekend, and I’m going to make two batches...one with my standard recipe and then with a modified BB recipe. I had talked to several other soapers who found the BB recipe to be too drying and didn’t lather well. So I’m going to drop the Palm Oil and Coconut Oils down 5% and add 5% to the Mango Butter and 5% Castor Oil. Ad I’m going to mix some TD with White Mica for a more Powdered Sugar vibe with some sparkle.
That sounds about right. So many shared recipes are just not good. But they share them anyway. Haha! I can't remember what tweaks I made to this recipe but we've been using those bars up in the last few weeks. The recipe I made is fantastic! It's too high end with the jojoba but it's been so nice. It has loads of lather and is not drying to us at all. My skin is so dry right now too with the dry winter air. I will try to remember to see if I can dig up the recipe to see what tweaks I made.
Yeah, I wasn't sure what all I had said in the video. It's been so long ago now. lol I checked the video description but I had not added any specific info about it there. It looks like I did 40% Olive, 25% Palm, 20% Coconut, 5% Cocoa, 5% Jojoba, and 5% Castor with a 7%SF. It is a super nice soap.
I wonder if that is why Ann Marie used the different mold to make the bars because of the yellow dragging down to cover the brown. It is still super pretty. I have the same mold. I haven’t used it yet but I wanted to make lemon blueberry bars. What I’ll do is pour my bottom and let it set up and add my dividers and spoon in the color top and see how it works out.
Haha! I love lemon squares but they have to be done just right or else they can taste like acid...to me anyway. :-) I haven't had a lemon bar in years and years and years. The soap will be just fine.
I would love this mold wow 118.00 for this particular one. I got build up I believe d in myself and have faith. When I get big I will make the quantity u make. Ty holly
Hello hello nice lady! I was wondering if I could ask you a question.. I always watch and love your videos and I can see that you often use shea and cocoa butter and I was wondering if you can clarify something for me. I've heard that when making cold process with shea and cocoa butter that we shouldn't use any more than 7% I think it was. Is this true? I just wonder why.. Thank you thank you I hope this is no bother and thank you for your videos as well 😍😍😍
Thank you! I think there is a lot of misinformation available online. I know many soapers use shea and cocoa butters in combination or excess of 7% without any troubles. Here is a link with more information on oil properties that you may find helpful: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
Typically, those can be fairly interchangeable. Check the numbers in the lye calculator though as cocoa butter does often add a level of hardness to a soap that shea does not.
Thank you! I am not sure if I will list them or just use as samples/gifts. They need to cure another 3.5 weeks or so. :-) I do want to make a full size batch also.
Hi Holly! What a delicious soap. I’m curious if you’ve had any issues with the lemon essential oil. I bought some from BB and it states not recommended for Cold Process. Thank you for any input and for all your soaping hints through the years.
Thank you Laura! Typically, lemon essential oil fades in CP soap. Lemon essential oil is common in CP soap but it does fade on its own so it is often part of a blend. I suspect that is why they don't recommend it for CP. Confession: I didn't use their Lemon EO but I did know it was available there. LOL That was a great question!
@@moriversoap Thank you for your quick reply. Fading I can deal with. I was just hoping it wouldn't be something that would make the batch seize. I'm gonna try it! Have a great day.
omg I just want to eat that, lol. I like e a good Lemon fragrance. Also can you recommend a really good peach or coconut? I use Bramble Berry products often, they are one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊
Thank you! Peach is a hard one because everyone seems to like something a little bit different. So far, I prefer the Peach Nectar from The Flaming Candle. As far as coconut goes, I haven't found one I like yet.
@@moriversoap thank you. I'll try them...I just want a true peach 🍑. Coconut has been a miss for me thus far...its more fruit smells than Coconut 🥥. Love watching you create all your lovely items...thank you.
That's no fun! I let mine sit in the mold for a few days. I made these on Friday and didn't unmold until Monday. Also, it would work best with sodium lactate in the recipe also.
It came to a thick trace really quickly and then started breaking back down and became grainy. I think I ended up the cutting part out where I said that.
Thanks for the tip on OCD! I have a terminal condition, and daughters, 2 of whom want my soaping "stuff...was undecided on whom to leave it to and how to decide. One has OCD. GREAT EXCUSE to explain why I am, or not, leaving it to her or her sister. 🤔😘💔 being a mom...funny how🙄, even now, I "need a reason" for everything or they'll argue about fair treatment and favourtism!😳🤷♀️😵
False trace is when it seems the soap has traced and it's time to pour but it's really not emulsified enough. It can then break back down. For me, it will look smooth and thick, and then start breaking down into grains almost sort of like the look of curdling milk in a hot liquid. Usually, it means I am soaping so cool that the hard oils started solidifying and binding with the lye solution but it's just really not 'there' if you know what I mean. :-) I usually like to observe my batter to make sure it holds.
Of all the things going on in this world, you choose to leave a comment about the way someone pronounces something. I know we wre all bored but there's gotta be something better to focus your time on.
I do say dioxide as you state. LOL Sometimes I speak fast, have a little accent, or the microphone doesn't pick it up the same. But I agree...that was really nitpicky and not really necessary considering we're in the midst of a global crisis. I'm happy that the way I said dioxide though was your biggest concern of the day.
Don't! Tried it several times (as it seems to be a fast process, worth trying) but I did not get a good result. (false trace, stearic spots, super-fast trace - even without FO or colour). Knowing that our recipes are more or less alike I would recommend sticking to your own way!
I still can't get over how pretty these are.
They really were beautiful and smelled amazing too!
I love it when you make soap videos. Thank you so much for sharing.They look good enough to eat!
Thank you!
beautiful how they turned out! very creamy and delightful as you say!
I love the way you always show your subscribers how well your soaps bubbles 🧼
💕💖💕
The soaps are super duper cute thanks Holly I love lemon scented most things it’s always fresh and clean smelling. Thank you stay safe. 🍋🍋
Thank you! The lemon is just so cheerful!
I just love a good Lemon fragrance!
Thank you Ingrid! Me too!
They looked lovely, like creamy pudding. I like the pillow shape those dividers give too.
Thank you! It really turned out nicely.
These are so cute Holly!!! I definitely would love to pick one of these up!
Thank you! I love how they turned out!
Thank you for the review and spending time with me while I do my exercises lol. Looks yummy
Thank you Ms.Andrea!
Absolutely LOVE this soap Holly! Thanks again for another wonderful video! 🥰
Thank you!
I love a good lemon scent in soaps. Loved the bars as well.
Me too! I'm loving this one extra!
I think it's really cool to have a hidden bottom layer! Even if it occurred by accident. Very lovely and sophisticated!
Thank you Alma!
OMG LOVE! I watched this video and immediately ordered the fragrance. I can’t wait to soap with it!
That is wonderful! It smells so good! I'm working on getting my entire order figured out so I can get a big bottle or two!
Great job 👍. I watched the other video but yours actually came out looking like a desert even with the bottom layer displacing.
Thank you!
Oh those look scrumptious!! So glad you made a video! It helps break up the day! Thank you!💞
Thank you Stacy! I find I'm turning to TH-cam also!
I love a great stick blender! The strong ones always suck down to the bottom.
Great Soap. You are doing a good job Love your channel
Thank you!
That yellow and your brown is perfect with the scent. Again, lovely job !
Thank you!
like glitters in it
Beautiful
Cute! It's nice to hear your voice again after being out of the circulation for a while.
Keep up the good work and stay safe! ❤u
Thank you Corry!
Your creations are always beautiful.
Thank you!
Beautiful. Thank you❤️❤️❤️
They look very elegant (and delicious as well:))
Thank you!
Beautiful. You do such nice work. Love listening to you. Stay safe.
Thank you! I hope you stay safe also!
Thank you for the validation with Coconut OIl. I always think that my soaps would feel a little more lush without so much of it. I don't know why it took a video to move me out of my standard recipe. I guess we get stuck in a rut and someone has to pull us out of it sometimes.
Yes, coconut oil in high amounts can be very bothersome. I much prefer to use some castor instead of the higher coconut.
Your AC isn’t a problem. It’s barely noticeable. Love the soap.
Awe thank you. I am happy to know that.
I always enjoy your videos 🥰 you make the most beautiful soaps!!!!
Thank you Cindy!
Oh my stars ✨! I watched it first on the Instagram post and couldn’t wait for this to come out so I could watch again! Love that color of yellow! So luxurious and creamy! And yet, so delicious looking also! ☺️
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Nice idea, and I love the scent you use☺️
All the credit goes to Bramble Berry. :-) It turned out so fun though!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
100%
Thank you
A winner again
Shine on sistah 💋💋
Than you Simone!
I’m finally getting around to making these this weekend, and I’m going to make two batches...one with my standard recipe and then with a modified BB recipe. I had talked to several other soapers who found the BB recipe to be too drying and didn’t lather well. So I’m going to drop the Palm Oil and Coconut Oils down 5% and add 5% to the Mango Butter and 5% Castor Oil. Ad I’m going to mix some TD with White Mica for a more Powdered Sugar vibe with some sparkle.
That sounds about right. So many shared recipes are just not good. But they share them anyway. Haha! I can't remember what tweaks I made to this recipe but we've been using those bars up in the last few weeks. The recipe I made is fantastic! It's too high end with the jojoba but it's been so nice. It has loads of lather and is not drying to us at all. My skin is so dry right now too with the dry winter air. I will try to remember to see if I can dig up the recipe to see what tweaks I made.
@@moriversoap - Your description said you lowered the Coconut Oil, added Castor and substituted Cocoa Butter for the Mango since you didn’t have any.
Yeah, I wasn't sure what all I had said in the video. It's been so long ago now. lol I checked the video description but I had not added any specific info about it there. It looks like I did 40% Olive, 25% Palm, 20% Coconut, 5% Cocoa, 5% Jojoba, and 5% Castor with a 7%SF. It is a super nice soap.
@@moriversoap
May I ask if I don't want to use palm oil, what oil I can substitute the 25% of it?
I would increase the olive oil a bit and then add in extra cocoa and maybe another butter like shea or mango.
OMG I am so intrigued. I definitely want two of these bars. :)
Thank you! They smell so good!
Looks Fabulous
Thank you Diana!
They look so edible! I'm not a lemon dessert person, but that soap looks delicious to me, I may be converted after all, lol!! 🍋🍋🍋🍋
I wonder if that is why Ann Marie used the different mold to make the bars because of the yellow dragging down to cover the brown. It is still super pretty. I have the same mold. I haven’t used it yet but I wanted to make lemon blueberry bars. What I’ll do is pour my bottom and let it set up and add my dividers and spoon in the color top and see how it works out.
So sweet💖
Thank you Charlotte!
OMG I love the scent of lemon!!! Too bad I get allergic reaction to it. 😢😢😢 It looked so good 😊
😍 Just lovely! Makes me want to go and bake real Lemon Bars. 😳😆
Yum! Did you ever make some? I almost never bake anymore.
Good job! These are pretty!
Thank you!
Delicious!👍😊
They sure smell delicious! HA!
Ooooo... I love lemon anything. I just found you a day ago, sure wish you still had some 🍋
Thank you Jill! I hope to make it again someday. :-)
I run my air conditioner all of the time! I’m at the hot flash stage and everyone else is walking around with hoodies on! Lol!
Now I want to go make lemon squares. I don’t really like them that much but they smell so good!
Haha! I love lemon squares but they have to be done just right or else they can taste like acid...to me anyway. :-) I haven't had a lemon bar in years and years and years. The soap will be just fine.
Missouri River Soap I can share my recipe with you if you would like to try them
@@NorthernHedgeWitch I would LOVE your lemon bar recipe!!
I would love this mold wow 118.00 for this particular one. I got build up I believe d in myself and have faith. When I get big I will make the quantity u make. Ty holly
Oh wow! It's really gone up by a lot then!
@@moriversoap I pray and god willing and the creek doesn’t rise I hope so
hello am from Philippines, can i ask where can we buy like your soap moulder?, thank you
I bought that particular mold from brambleberry.com.
how do you add or view the lye concentration as a percentage? like 30% in your recipe listed
Love your videos Holly, you are so talented, I always enjoy watching you and you have a sweet voice... Hope that doesn't sound weird LOL
Thank you Michelle!
Is it best to mix the micas with water or oil prior to adding to the soap
I prefer to use batch oils.
@@moriversoap do you mean , taking some oil from the batch and use that ?
Yep!
Looks like instant pudding!😁🤷♀️💗
Hello hello nice lady!
I was wondering if I could ask you a question..
I always watch and love your videos and I can see that you often use shea and cocoa butter and I was wondering if you can clarify something for me. I've heard that when making cold process with shea and cocoa butter that we shouldn't use any more than 7% I think it was. Is this true? I just wonder why..
Thank you thank you I hope this is no bother and thank you for your videos as well 😍😍😍
Thank you! I think there is a lot of misinformation available online. I know many soapers use shea and cocoa butters in combination or excess of 7% without any troubles. Here is a link with more information on oil properties that you may find helpful: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
@@moriversoap thank you very much ☺️
انا اصنع الصابون من مادتين قطرونة وزيت مكرر بدل ما ارميه استعمله لصنع الصابون
Do you feel Shea butter would make a decent sub for Cocoa Butter?
Typically, those can be fairly interchangeable. Check the numbers in the lye calculator though as cocoa butter does often add a level of hardness to a soap that shea does not.
How do we get one? I've been wanting a lemon soap that doesnt have lemon verbena in it.
Thank you! I am not sure if I will list them or just use as samples/gifts. They need to cure another 3.5 weeks or so. :-) I do want to make a full size batch also.
Now I'm craving some banana pudding...😋🤔
I was wondering where you bought your pitcher?
I get my pitchers from either School Masters or Amazon.
Hi Holly! What a delicious soap. I’m curious if you’ve had any issues with the lemon essential oil. I bought some from BB and it states not recommended for Cold Process. Thank you for any input and for all your soaping hints through the years.
Thank you Laura! Typically, lemon essential oil fades in CP soap. Lemon essential oil is common in CP soap but it does fade on its own so it is often part of a blend. I suspect that is why they don't recommend it for CP. Confession: I didn't use their Lemon EO but I did know it was available there. LOL That was a great question!
@@moriversoap Thank you for your quick reply. Fading I can deal with. I was just hoping it wouldn't be something that would make the batch seize. I'm gonna try it! Have a great day.
@@Lassie4040 All citrus essential oils slow down the tracing process! So no worries for seizing. :)
@@7slaper Good to know ... thank you!
How do I purchase that palm oil?
I bought it at Jedwards.
Adorbs
Thank you!
omg I just want to eat that, lol. I like e a good Lemon fragrance. Also can you recommend a really good peach or coconut? I use Bramble Berry products often, they are one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊
Thank you! Peach is a hard one because everyone seems to like something a little bit different. So far, I prefer the Peach Nectar from The Flaming Candle. As far as coconut goes, I haven't found one I like yet.
@@moriversoap thank you. I'll try them...I just want a true peach 🍑. Coconut has been a miss for me thus far...its more fruit smells than Coconut 🥥. Love watching you create all your lovely items...thank you.
i have those same dividers and i can never seem to get my soaps out clean as you. any tips?
That's no fun! I let mine sit in the mold for a few days. I made these on Friday and didn't unmold until Monday. Also, it would work best with sodium lactate in the recipe also.
I spray my dividers with Cyclomethicone and it really makes it easier to get the soap out.
Did you ever use the heat transfer method?
I still haven't tried it. :-)
Brambleberry has a stick blender?
They did at the time anyway.
What were the signs that made you think it was a false trace? I only have about 10 batches I have made
I was wondering that, too.
It came to a thick trace really quickly and then started breaking back down and became grainy. I think I ended up the cutting part out where I said that.
Missouri River Soap thanks!
Thanks for the tip on OCD! I have a terminal condition, and daughters, 2 of whom want my soaping "stuff...was undecided on whom to leave it to and how to decide. One has OCD. GREAT EXCUSE to explain why I am, or not, leaving it to her or her sister. 🤔😘💔 being a mom...funny how🙄, even now, I "need a reason" for everything or they'll argue about fair treatment and favourtism!😳🤷♀️😵
Prayed for you ❣️
I absolutely LOVE all things BB, FO & blenders included, but the shipping kills it for me. Maybe someday I will live closer! 😍
They offer us such great products!
What is ppo sodium lactate?
Per pound of oils
Love this one 😍 and I made 700 likes!
Awesome! Thank you!
What is false trace and how do you spot it?
False trace is when it seems the soap has traced and it's time to pour but it's really not emulsified enough. It can then break back down. For me, it will look smooth and thick, and then start breaking down into grains almost sort of like the look of curdling milk in a hot liquid. Usually, it means I am soaping so cool that the hard oils started solidifying and binding with the lye solution but it's just really not 'there' if you know what I mean. :-) I usually like to observe my batter to make sure it holds.
@@moriversoap wow, that is a really good explanation!!!
I love it🌹🏆
Thanks!
You have such a cute accent
Thanks!
This stick blender is whackadoodle lol
It was whackadoodle! Haha! It was way more powerful than I expected. Small but mighty!
Looks like a cake
It does!
Yours looks better than BB's...IJS
Thanks! :-D
I’m sorry I know it’s nitpicky but it’s not titanium duh-oxide it’s titanium die-oxide.
Of all the things going on in this world, you choose to leave a comment about the way someone pronounces something. I know we wre all bored but there's gotta be something better to focus your time on.
I do say dioxide as you state. LOL Sometimes I speak fast, have a little accent, or the microphone doesn't pick it up the same. But I agree...that was really nitpicky and not really necessary considering we're in the midst of a global crisis. I'm happy that the way I said dioxide though was your biggest concern of the day.
Wow you would have a problem with me then as I say tomato 🍅 like the brits. Stay safe 😷
They look super cute, now I want to make some!
Thank you! That sounds good!
Don't! Tried it several times (as it seems to be a fast process, worth trying) but I did not get a good result. (false trace, stearic spots, super-fast trace - even without FO or colour). Knowing that our recipes are more or less alike I would recommend sticking to your own way!